NEWS

Employee at a Lexington County business is shot after an exchange with a customer

A Wagener man is accused of shooting an employee at a Lexington County business Thursday morning. Howard Fogle Jr., 73, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to an arrest warrant. “Based on the interviews detectives conducted, they’ve determined Fogle went to a business on Pond Branch […]

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Lexington County man charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing

Lexington County deputies arrested and charged a man accused of stabbing a man Thursday afternoon at a Batesburg home. Jesse Waylon Jones, 38, is charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime, according to arrest warrants. “Detectives who responded to the scene of the stabbing at the 100 block of […]

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REMINDER – First Fall Rhythm on the River Concert is Friday – Oct. 11, featuring One Irish Rover – Van Morrison Tribute Band

The Fall Rhythm on the River Concert Series presented by the Greater Cayce-West Columbia Chamber and Visitors Program will return from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at the West Columbia Riverwalk Amphitheater. One Irish Rover – Van Morrison Tribute Band- is scheduled for Oct. 11. Cash Money Experience will play Oct. 17, and Curve […]

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Mark your calendars – City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest returns Friday, Nov. 1

 The City of West Columbia’s 8th Annual Fall Back Fest is Friday, November 1, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the 100-300 blocks of State Street. The free event welcomes the community and visitors to celebrate the fall season with live music, art, food, and drinks. Local artists will paint temporary murals on the street […]

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East Point Academy cuts the ribbon on Performing its Arts Center

East Point Academy cut the ribbon on its Performing Arts Center. The Greater Cayce- West Columbia Chamber of Commerce sponsored the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Tuesday on East Point’s Middle School campus off of Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia. C-WC Chamber President Tim James and West Columbia City Councilman Mickey Pringle participated in the ribbon-cutting. The school […]

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Dog Food Center owners in South Congaree delivering donated items to Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina

Kaitlyn and Craig Crumpton are the new owners of The Dog Food Center of Congaree. They are a young couple, who have two small children, who have collected and delivered a very large load of donated items to the people in North Carolina impacted by hurricane Helene. “Kaitlyn and Craig are coordinating and organizing everything […]

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New West Columbia Newsletter has updates from Mayor Tem Miles, Council members and articles about: Carolina Pottery; June Mari’s Deli, and Pho & Banh Mi restaurant

The New West Columbia Newsletter for August and September includes updates from Mayor Tem Miles and City Council members. Click here for link to new West Columbia Newsletter The newest edition also contains articles about: Carolina Pottery; June Mari’s Deli, and Pho & Banh Mi restaurant.

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8 Brookland-Cayce athletes to be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame next month

Eight former standout athletes at Brookland-Cayce High School will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame next month. The free induction event is Friday, November 1, at 5:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room in the school arena. Here are this year’s inductees: Daryl Byrd: Multi-sport athlete. Baseball, lettered 3 years, catcher, All-State […]

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